The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters". In 1817, Mississippi was admited as the 20th state to the Union. Mississippi is a state that is going through great changes. Part of the Deep South, it was once a land of farmers and quiet towns. It is becoming a state of factory workers and busy cities. But tradition plays an important part in Mississippi life. The state retains many reminders of the Old South. Stately mansions bring back memories of Mississippi plantation life before the Civil War. The large, sunny beaches and fine hotels of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are popular vacation destinations.
information obtained from: http://usa.usembassy.de/mississippi.htm
Symbols of Mississippi
State flag
The committee to design a State Flag was appointed by legislative action February 7, 1894, and provided that the flag reported by the committee should become the official flag.
Mississippi
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About Mississippi
The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters". In 1817, Mississippi was admited as the 20th state to the Union. Mississippi is a state that is going through great changes. Part of the Deep South, it was once a land of farmers and quiet towns. It is becoming a state of factory workers and busy cities. But tradition plays an important part in Mississippi life. The state retains many reminders of the Old South. Stately mansions bring back memories of Mississippi plantation life before the Civil War. The large, sunny beaches and fine hotels of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are popular vacation destinations.information obtained from: http://usa.usembassy.de/mississippi.htm
Symbols of Mississippi
State flag
The committee to design a State Flag was appointed by legislative action February 7, 1894, and provided that the flag reported by the committee should become the official flag.
===flag and information obtained from: http://www.50states.com/flag/msflag.htm State FactsState Facts
information obtained from: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/mississippi.html
Population and Cities
Population: 2,938,618largest city: Jackson
2nd largest city: Gulfport
people per square mile: 61
information obtained by: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/mississippi.html
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